According to Reuters, Russian President Putin quoted Russian President Putin at his year-end press conference on December 19, to address Western countries’ skepticism about the effectiveness of the Oreshnik missile, the Russian leader proposed that the parties should choose a target. The target is protected by missiles from Washington. “We will attack there with Oreshnik missiles and wait to see what happens. We are ready for such a test,” Mr. Putin said.
Russian President Vladimir Putin answers questions at the year-end press conference on December 19, 2024
Mr. Putin also said that the Oreshnik missile is a modern weapon and inherits previous Soviet designs. Russia for the first time fired Oreshnik missiles at the city of Dnipro (Ukraine) on November 21, a move that Mr. Putin considered a response to Ukraine’s use of US long-range ATACMS missiles and British Storm Shadow missiles to attack. Russian territory with Western permission.
Russian President Putin also warned that if the West provides Ukraine with the Terminal High Altitude Area Defense (THAAD) system, Russia will seek to collect valuable technical information about this complex through the network. Moscow’s intelligence network in Kyiv.
Also at the press conference, Mr. Putin shared: “We are always ready to negotiate and compromise. However, the other side, both literally and figuratively, refuses to negotiate. In my opinion, soon, there will be no more.” Who else wants to fight? The Russian leader also said he is ready to talk to US President-elect Donald Trump, but does not know the specific timeframe.
President Putin also affirmed that Russia has become stronger over the past 2-3 years. “We are becoming a truly sovereign country. We are also no longer dependent on many people,” according to Mr. Putin.
